A resolution authorizing the Director of Public Property to
exercise an option to purchase real property (Map 161, Parcels 29 and 30 - Edmondson Pike)
on which to construct a new regional library.

WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Public Library of Nashville and
Davidson County to construct a new regional library in southern Davidson County; and

WHEREAS, Section 2.24.250(F) of the Metropolitan Code of Laws provides:

""Where land in fee simple is being purchased for purposes
other than for rights-of-way for highways, streets, roads, alleys and other places for
vehicular traffic, the director of public property administration shall negotiate for the
purchase of such property and seek to obtain from the owner an option to sell to the
metropolitan government at a fixed price, subject to the approval of the metropolitan
council by resolution, and no purchase shall be consummated until it has been so approved
by the metropolitan council."; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to section 2.24.250(F) of the Metropolitan Code of
Laws, the Director of Public Property Administration has negotiated an option to purchase
certain property located in Davidson County as shown on Exhibit A and incorporated into
this resolution by reference; and

WHEREAS, the Public Library Board has considered and approved the
referenced site; and

WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of the Metropolitan
Government to approve the purchase of said property.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN
GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE:

SECTION 1. The Director of Public Property Administration is hereby
authorized to exercise the option to purchase the property (Map 161, Parcels 29 and 30
Edmondson Pike) as shown in Exhibit A and to execute the necessary documents pertaining
thereto.

SECTION 2. This resolution shall take effect upon passage, the welfare
of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, requiring it.